Main description:

Gamebird Medicine and Management A complete and authoritative reference covering the management of gamebirds and exhibition Galliformes in health and disease

In Gamebird Medicine and Management, a team of distinguished professionals deliver a comprehensive discussion of gamebirds and exhibition Galliformes for veterinary practitioners, gamebird producers, breeders and conservationists, as well as other avian health professionals. The book covers common diseases affecting gamebirds and offers management and production information not found in other resources.

The authors combine relevant material from avian veterinarians, commercial production professionals, and experts from the conservation and captive breeding sectors, that enables veterinarians, gamebird producers, and conservationists to develop diagnostic and treatment plans for small or large gamebird flocks.

Readers will also find:

Thorough introductions to laws and regulations governing gamebirds in the United States
In-depth examinations of the anatomy and physiology of gamebirds
Comprehensive explorations of the medical management of gamebirds
Information on treating dermatological, musculoskeletal, neurological, digestive, and respiratory diseases affecting gamebirds
A practical, step-by-step necropsy guide
An engaging photo collection of gamebird and exhibition Galliformes diseases

Perfect for veterinary practitioners, gamebird producers, and conservationists, Gamebird Medicine and Management will also earn a place in the libraries of zoo veterinarians and staff.

Contents:

List of Contributors xx

Foreword xx

Preface xx

Acknowledgments xx

1 Gamebird History xx

Robert Sexton, Robert E. Porter, and Teresa Y. Morishita

2 Gamebird Laws, Regulations, and the National Poultry Improvement Plan xx

Elena Behnke

3 Galliformes: Species, Varieties, and Behavior xx

Gen Anderson and Chris Holmes

4 Gamebird Anatomy xx

Wael Khamas and Josep Rutllant

5 Avian Physiology xx

Kahina Ghanem and Sally L. Noll

6 Gambird Housing and Handling xx

Bill MacFarlane and Casey W. Ritz

7 Gamebird Nutrition xx

Al Hollister

8 Biosecurity for Gamebirds xx

Rodrigo A. Gallardo and Eva Wallner-Pendleton

9 Field Investigation, Medication, Vaccination, and Diagnostics for Gamebirds xx

David D. Frame, Douglas Anderson, and Mark C. Bland

10 Gamebird Respiratory Diseases xx

Richard M. Fulton

11 Gamebird Digestive Diseases xx

Robert E. Porter and Teresa Y. Morishita

12 Gamebird Musculoskeletal and Neurologic Diseases xx

Daniel P. Shaw

13 Gamebird Skin Diseases and Multisystemic Diseases xx

Robert E. Porter and Teresa Y. Morishita

14 Gamebird Toxicological Diseases xx

Richard M. Fulton

15 Gamebird Necropsy Procedures xx

Robert E. Porter

16 Gamebird Medication Regulations xx

Lisa A. Tell, Krista L. Martin, and Tara Marmulak

17 Guineafowl xx

Jacquie Jacob and Anthony Pescatore

18 Exhibition Galliformes xx

Abigail Duvall

19 Peafowl xx

Teresa Y. Morishita, Linda G. Flores, and Steven E. Benscheidt

20 Conservation of Gamebirds xx

Chris Holmes

Index